Tracie Barnes, LMHC
The sole proprietor of Mental Health Counseling Services of NNY, PLLC. She has a Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development from St. Lawrence University. She has over twenty years of experience in the human service and counseling field. She has worked in such areas as; domestic violence, probation, alternative education setting, K-12 school setting. Tracie holds a NYS School Certification as well as her NYS Mental Health Counselor license.
Robin Einbinder, LCSW
Robin has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Bethany College, and a Master’s of Social Work degree from Adelphi University. Robin is a valuable addition to the practice as she has over 25 years experience in Mental Health Counseling. Robin has experience in such areas as sexual abuse, trauma, familial alcoholism and substance abuse mood and developmental disorders.
Paula Taylor
Paula graduated with a Bachelors from St. Lawrence University and a Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development from St. Lawrence University. She began her undergraduate career with the Youth Advocate Program working with at-risk adolescent youth and their families. She has work experience with Renewal House, and the Department of Social Services. Paula completed her internship and practicum here at Mental Health Services of Northern New York.
Bryanna Hanna
Bryanna has a Master’s Degree from St. Lawrence University in Mental Health Counseling and a bachelors in Psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh. Bryanna has experience working with addiction/substance abuse clients and victims of domestic violence. Bryanna is available to see children, adolescents and adults.
Bryanna facilitates an anger management and Offender Accountability group.
Briana Dow
Briana graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Canton. She graduated with a Master’s in marriage and family therapy from North Central University; School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Through studies she learned how to diagnose and treat psychological disorders within a family context, guide clients through transitional crisis such as divorce or death, and highlight problematic relational or behavioral patterns. Briana also completed a one year internship program through St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Center at Rose Hill and an adolescent chemical dependency program. She has experience working with adolescents/families from diverse populations dealing with addictions & substance abuse.
Sarah Butler
Sarah has worked in the field of mental health and substance use for 23 years in different types of settings. Sarah’s primarily focuses on developing coping skills to alleviate the stress of mental health disorders. Sarah has worked with people of all ages. She works with adult, adolescent and children. Sarah has training in CBT, DBT and trauma-based strategies.
Nadie Morante, LMSW
Nadie earned her Master of Social Work from Temple University in 2022, specializing in Clinical Practice. She holds an LMSW credential and has extensive experience in community mental health settings, providing individual and group counseling to adults. Nadie utilizes various therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Motivational Interviewing; and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Based in Rochester, NY, Nadie is one of our dedicated telehealth providers.
Stephanie Rodriguez, MHC-I
Stephanie is currently a school counselor at a 3K-8 school. She works with students with individualized education plans (IEP), students who are in crisis and students who need social emotional support. Additionally, she is a mental health counselor, providing individual counseling services to youth and adults and couples counseling. As a counselor she works towards creating a safe and collaborative environment for all of her clients.
Stephanie uses various treatment modalities including solution focused, strength based and cognitive behavioral therapy. She enjoys developing coping skills and strategies with her clients to help support them in and outside of counseling. She believes a successful counseling relationship consists of finding someone clients feel comfortable and supported with to work towards developing positive changes.
Kahlia Burruss
Kahlia has been in the mental health field for 6 years and has her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Niagara University. She specializes in Anxiety and Depression disorders and has experience working with adolescents, young and middle aged adults and the geriatric population. Kahlia has conducted individual, group and family therapy sessions.
Kahlia takes a holistic approach with her clients because she believes that the mind and the body are dependent on one another. She uses therapeutic approaches that focus on the client as a whole, such as CBT and Mindfulness CBT. She also applies motivational interviewing techniques to motivate and encourage her clients. Some techniques Kahlia recommends for her clients are Journaling, Deep Breathing, Reframing, Role Playing, and Meditation, to name a few. Kahlia is very compassionate about helping others through situations they believe they need assistance with and admires the bravery/courage of people who seek help for their mental health.
Jamie Chase
Jamie is a North Country native who attended local schools. She currently holds an A.A. degree in Liberal Arts, a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Marriage, couples and family counseling. Jamie currently holds a license in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) in New York State. Jamie has worked in the OPWDD field for approximately 9 years. Jamie has worked as an outpatient therapist for over five years; she is experience in such areas as anger management, anxiety and depression. She has also worked with individuals who suffer from persistent mental illness (severe depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia). Currently, her main focus is to help others feel empowered. She focuses on individual self-discovery, and encourages her clients to process their identity and embrace their core and inner self. Jamie primarily utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy in her sessions.
Rachel Holz
Rachel is a Mental Health Counselor with over a decade of experience working with individuals on their journey toward healing, clarity and growth. Rachel is currently pursuing New York State licensure, and holds a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from St. John Fisher College and a Bachelors in Sociology from Niagara University. Rachel has spent the last ten years working in an educational setting, supporting students/clients through some of life’s most complex and vulnerable moments. Rachel has worked with clients who suffer from behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, trauma and major life transitions.
Rachel’s approach to counseling is compassionate, collaborative and client-centered. She believes you are the expert on your own life and she is there to help you rediscover your voice, reconnect with your strengths and create a life that feels more balanced and authentic. Rachel’s primary goal is to always provide a safe and supportive environment for her clients.
Bella and Bently
Bella and Bently are our office mascots. Bently is a maltese and Bella is a West Highland Terrier. Both are hypoallergenic and have been coming to the office since they were puppies. Their job is to greet you at the door and make you feel welcome.